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<strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
<strong>Village</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Statement</strong><br />
2008
LECARROW VILLAGE DESIGN STATEMENT<br />
What is a VDS?<br />
A <strong>Village</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Statement</strong> (VDS) is<br />
produced by a local authority in<br />
partnership with the local community to<br />
identify the distinctive character of an area.<br />
It then sets out design guidance to help<br />
protect and enhance this distinctive<br />
character, and guide new development in<br />
that area.<br />
Local communities often feel they have<br />
little say in the development of their<br />
community, <strong>Lecarrow</strong> and other VDS offer<br />
a constructive solution to this dilemma.<br />
The VDS process provides an opportunity<br />
for local communities to look at the<br />
evolution of their villages and examine<br />
ways in which future development may<br />
occur in a balanced manner. This<br />
development should not detract from the<br />
distinctive character and natural beauty of<br />
the area.<br />
The <strong>Lecarrow</strong> VDS process will provide<br />
the people of <strong>Lecarrow</strong> with an opportunity<br />
to actively participate and influence the<br />
future development of their village.<br />
What is the purpose of a VDS?<br />
The purpose of the <strong>Lecarrow</strong> VDS is to<br />
ensure that future development in the<br />
village complements and enhances its<br />
existing character.<br />
This VDS addresses the character of the<br />
village and does not attempt to provide a<br />
myriad of design solutions. It’s<br />
recommendations should not be viewed as<br />
a hindrance to modern design, rather, the<br />
document highlights the unique qualities of<br />
architectural, historical and natural<br />
importance that contribute to the villages’<br />
character. It provides broad design<br />
guidelines to safeguard both its distinctive<br />
character and enhance the quality of life<br />
within the village.<br />
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Who is this VDS for?<br />
The <strong>Lecarrow</strong> VDS aims to provide<br />
guidelines to ensure that all change is<br />
carried out in a manner which is in keeping<br />
with the existing character of the village,<br />
and is a valuable source of information for:<br />
• Local Households and Businesses<br />
• Local Community Groups<br />
• Builders, Developers, Architects,<br />
<strong>Design</strong>ers, Engineers and Planners<br />
• <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council and<br />
other statutory bodies<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> VDS will operate as<br />
supplementary planning guidance and as<br />
such, its recommendations will be<br />
considered in the assessment of planning<br />
applications in the <strong>Lecarrow</strong> area.<br />
How has this VDS been produced?<br />
The <strong>Lecarrow</strong> VDS has been produced by<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council in<br />
consultation with the <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
community. This consultation included two<br />
public meetings, two steering group<br />
meetings, the distribution of questionnaires<br />
and submission forms as well as a schools<br />
project.<br />
The VDS for <strong>Lecarrow</strong> involved the<br />
following key stages:<br />
Stage 1: Information Gathering<br />
This stage was conducted through site<br />
visits and desktop analysis. Information<br />
was gathered about the village and<br />
photographs were taken in order to gain an<br />
insight into the character of the village<br />
including landscape setting, settlement<br />
pattern, buildings, spaces, service and<br />
facilities, roads and traffic.<br />
Stage 2: Community Consultation<br />
The first public meeting was held in St.<br />
John’s Community Centre on June 6 th<br />
2008. During this meeting, the purpose and<br />
process of <strong>Lecarrow</strong> VDS was introduced<br />
to the community. Group discussions were<br />
held to identify what the community felt<br />
were the key issues affecting the village<br />
and a Steering Group was formed. The aim<br />
of the Steering Group was to ensure that<br />
the community’s views are carried through<br />
the VDS process.<br />
Questionnaires and submission forms were<br />
distributed at the meeting and were<br />
available at key locations throughout the<br />
village.<br />
Following the Public Meeting a Feedback<br />
Report was produced which included all<br />
the information gathered to date. From this<br />
Report, the Steering Group prioritised key<br />
issues to be considered in the preparation<br />
of the Draft VDS.<br />
A schools project was also run, which<br />
involved the children of the St. John’s and<br />
Glanduff National Schools. The children<br />
were asked to contribute to this VDS by<br />
writing and drawing pictures of what they<br />
liked about their village.<br />
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Stage 4: Amendments & Publication of<br />
the <strong>Final</strong> VDS<br />
Stage 3: Preparation of the Draft VDS<br />
The Draft <strong>Lecarrow</strong> VDS was prepared in<br />
accordance with the views and concerns of<br />
the community raised at the public<br />
meeting, in the completed questionnaires<br />
and submission forms and the issues<br />
prioritised at the Steering Group meeting.<br />
This final VDS document contains the<br />
following sections:<br />
1. Introduction & Profile<br />
2. <strong>Village</strong> Context<br />
3. <strong>Village</strong> Character: Landscape Setting<br />
4. <strong>Village</strong> Character: Structure &<br />
Streetscape / Buildings & Details<br />
5. Community Concerns<br />
6. Potential Development / <strong>Design</strong><br />
Guidance<br />
7. <strong>Village</strong> Enhancement<br />
8. Grants Available / Local Contacts<br />
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Location and Profile<br />
The village of <strong>Lecarrow</strong> is a rural village<br />
in South <strong>Roscommon</strong>, situated just off the<br />
N61 National Route between Athlone and<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong>. It is approximately 17km<br />
northwest of Athlone Town and<br />
approximately 15km southeast of<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> Town. (See Map 1). It is<br />
situated adjacent to Lough Ree and is<br />
connected to it by <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Canal.<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> is a quiet, attractive village with<br />
much to offer, from it’s pretty harbour and<br />
beautiful landscape to it’s traditional pubs<br />
and contemporary restaurant. Despite the<br />
increased pressure for development in<br />
South <strong>Roscommon</strong> in recent years,<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> has managed to retain its historic<br />
and distinctly rural character. It has a<br />
vibrant heritage enriched by local features<br />
such as the <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Mill, Nellie’s Rock,<br />
the old Courthouse, the old Garda<br />
Barracks, St John’s Wood, Rindoon Castle<br />
and the <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Canal.<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> is identified as a ‘Smaller<br />
Settlement’ (population range 50-300<br />
persons) within Tier 5 of the Settlement<br />
Strategy in the <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Development Plan 2008-2014. These<br />
Smaller Settlements act as nodes for<br />
“distinctive quality driven residential<br />
development and essential local<br />
commercial and community services”. It is<br />
envisaged that the future growth of these<br />
villages should be safeguarded so that they<br />
do not act as catalysts to facilitate<br />
continuing expansion of larger urban<br />
centres. It is important that the existing<br />
character of the villages be maintained;<br />
that the local community’s needs in<br />
relation to future development is taken into<br />
consideration; and that new development<br />
should harmonise with the ‘old’ existing<br />
settlement form.<br />
The Historical Development of<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> <strong>Village</strong>, ‘An Leath<br />
Ceathru’ (Half quarter) obtained its name<br />
from a pound which was located to the rear<br />
of the old Courthouse in the centre of the<br />
village. Traditionally, a pound was<br />
composed of a half rood of land or a<br />
quarter of an acre. The area referred to was<br />
only a half of a quarter of an acre, hence<br />
the name <strong>Lecarrow</strong>. Historically, this area<br />
was <strong>Lecarrow</strong> and the traditional name for<br />
the village was Knockanyconor.<br />
Historically, <strong>Lecarrow</strong> <strong>Village</strong> is located<br />
within 2 parishes, St. John’s and<br />
Knockcroghery. A number of townlands<br />
converge within the village including;<br />
Curraghalaher, Killoy, Knockanyconor and<br />
Galeybeg (see Map 6).<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong>, as it appears today, developed at<br />
the beginning of the 19 th century with the<br />
establishment of a Flour Mill close to the<br />
centre of the village, and a Corn Mill to the<br />
west in the vicinity of the local dolmen<br />
known as Nellie’s Rock. At the same time,<br />
two stone single arch bridges were<br />
constructed to allow traffic across the mill<br />
race.<br />
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By 1912, the village had expanded to<br />
include a Constabulary Barracks,<br />
Courthouse and Ball Alley. Following this<br />
however, like most villages after the Great<br />
Famine and during much of the twentieth<br />
century, its population dwindled<br />
significantly. This decline brought with it<br />
an erosion of services and by the end of the<br />
twentieth century, <strong>Lecarrow</strong> had lost its<br />
post office and corn mill, its flour mill and<br />
barracks had fallen into disuse, and its<br />
courthouse lay in ruins.<br />
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First Ordinance Survey Map of <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
In 1837, Samuel Lewis in his<br />
Topographical Dictionary of Ireland,<br />
noted that there were 80 inhabitants in<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> village with fairs being held in<br />
March, June, September and December,<br />
and petty sessions every alternate week.<br />
Prior to the 1920s, the lowest courts were<br />
called the petty sessions. Lewis also noted<br />
the presence of the two mills and a<br />
dispensary in the vicinity of the village.<br />
The first edition Ordinance Survey Map<br />
also indicates a Post Office and Holy Well<br />
dedicated to St. John.<br />
By the end of the 18 th century construction<br />
had begun on <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Canal, which was<br />
completed in 1842. This canal flows into<br />
Blackbrink Bay connecting <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
village with Lough Ree and the River<br />
Shannon. By 1850, <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Harbour was<br />
completed. Improved access between the<br />
village and Lough Ree allowed raw and<br />
processed materials to be transported by<br />
water from <strong>Lecarrow</strong>’s corn and flour mills<br />
and adjacent stone quarries in Galeybeg.<br />
As such, the harbour and canal played an<br />
important role in the area's industry and<br />
commerce.<br />
Second Ordinance Survey Map of <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> has been lucky enough not to<br />
have seen the massive pressure for<br />
development experienced in other towns<br />
and villages throughout <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> in the last ten years or so. The<br />
village has however, experienced a<br />
renaissance with an increase in residential<br />
development within and close to the village<br />
bringing new life into the village. With this<br />
has come a new energy for revitalizing and<br />
regenerating the village which can be seen<br />
in the actions of the local community and<br />
local authority alike. <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Council has approved a plan for the<br />
Harbour area which includes the<br />
development of boat pump out facilities, a<br />
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service block including toilets, a new<br />
slipway, a new road and playground<br />
facilities. This will bring increased services<br />
and opportunities for tourism development<br />
to the village. The community has shown a<br />
keen interest in restoring <strong>Lecarrow</strong>’s<br />
former glory with steps being taken to<br />
preserve and safeguard the Mill for future<br />
renovation, as well as plans for protecting<br />
and enhancing the Courthouse as an<br />
important piece of local heritage.<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> as a whole during the same<br />
time period.<br />
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Population<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Mill<br />
In the last 10 years the population of<br />
<strong>County</strong> <strong>Roscommon</strong> has increased by over<br />
10%. The 1996 Census indicated a<br />
population of 51,975 which increased to<br />
53,774 by the time of the 2002 Census, ( a<br />
3.5% increase). The 2006 Census again<br />
indicated a population increase to 58,700<br />
persons, (a 9.2% increase).<br />
For the <strong>Lecarrow</strong> District Electoral<br />
Division (DED) the 2002 Census indicated<br />
a population of 266, and 311 in 2006. This<br />
is a 16.9% increase which is quite a large<br />
population increase when compared to the<br />
9.2% population increase for <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> District Electoral Division<br />
However, <strong>Lecarrow</strong> DED covers a<br />
significantly larger area than <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
village itself. Therefore, the An Post<br />
Geodirectory, a database of all current<br />
postal addresses within the <strong>County</strong>, has<br />
been used to establish the current<br />
population of <strong>Lecarrow</strong> <strong>Village</strong>. The<br />
Geodirectory is compiled by An Post and<br />
updated at three month intervals. The<br />
Geodirectory indicates that there are 21<br />
households located within the 50km/h<br />
speed limits of the village. With an average<br />
household size of 2.76 persons recorded in<br />
the 2006 Census for the <strong>County</strong> of<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong>, this equates to a population<br />
of approximately 58 persons within the<br />
village.<br />
The Local Community<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> has a dynamic local community<br />
with a variety of local groups active in the<br />
village. The <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association has been active for over 15<br />
years and since then have done tremendous<br />
work in and around the village. They have<br />
helped to maintain the village character<br />
through projects which enhance the built<br />
and natural environment of the village.<br />
Projects include the restoration of many<br />
stone walls in the parish, a project which<br />
took four years to complete with help<br />
under a FAS scheme and funds raised by<br />
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Picnic Benches in front of Coffey’s Shop<br />
the Association through a raffle, donations<br />
from local businesses and events such as a<br />
sale-of-work.<br />
The Development Association have<br />
promoted <strong>Lecarrow</strong>’s participation in the<br />
Tidy Towns Competition since 1993.<br />
Improvements to landscaping, litter<br />
control, painting and general tidying of<br />
areas in the village have been made<br />
possible due to funds raised by their annual<br />
summer fete, held in conjunction with the<br />
local scouts and brownies, as well as with<br />
the aid of amenity grants. <strong>Lecarrow</strong> is also<br />
only one of four <strong>Roscommon</strong> villages<br />
entered into the Pride of Place Competition<br />
2008.<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> has an active local heritage<br />
group, St John’s Parish Heritage Group. It<br />
has many local projects under its belt<br />
including two books, The Rindoon Journal<br />
Volumes 1 and 2, as well as the production<br />
of a names leaflet and a townland marker<br />
for the village. St John’s Heritage Group<br />
also care for two old graveyards in the area<br />
and maintain the local wells, including the<br />
running of the Pattern Mass.<br />
The old Courthouse<br />
Projects this year included an exhibition of<br />
school memorabilia from the turn of the<br />
20 th century to 1970 as part of Heritage<br />
Week 2008, which took place at St. John’s<br />
Community Centre and ran for several<br />
days. A current project is to regenerate<br />
the old Courthouse in the centre of<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> <strong>Village</strong>.<br />
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Nellie’s Rock<br />
The <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development Association<br />
was instrumental in the restoration of<br />
Nellie’s Rock. Nellie’s Rock forms part of<br />
an extremely interesting and attractive<br />
collection of megalithic structures close to<br />
the village and is protected under the<br />
National Monuments Act.<br />
Entrance to St John’s Soccer Club<br />
There are also a variety of sports and<br />
recreational opportunities in the village. St.<br />
John’s Soccer Club maintains two soccer<br />
pitches, including a new astro turf pitch to<br />
the north of the village.<br />
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There are opportunities for sailing and<br />
boating with excellent mooring facilities at<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Harbour in the centre of the<br />
village. The Harbour leads to Blackbrink<br />
Bay and Lough Ree via the <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
Canal. With the adjacent car parking area,<br />
Bird Sanctuary and Wildlife Area, open<br />
spaces and green area, with plans<br />
underway for a new access road and<br />
slipway, boat pump out facility, a service<br />
block including showers and toilets, and a<br />
new children’s play area, it is clear that the<br />
Harbour will play an important part in the<br />
future development of recreation and<br />
tourism in the village.<br />
The hub of the village is located along the<br />
N61 and its junction with the L2007 local<br />
Coffey’s Bar and Grocery,<br />
The Yew Tree Restaurant<br />
road which passes through the rest of the<br />
village. Here local services include<br />
Coffey’s Bar and Grocery, and Kelly’s<br />
Bar. Further north lies the newly<br />
established Yew Tree Restaurant, which is<br />
a great asset to the village. Other local<br />
businesses include Coffey’s Agri-supplies<br />
and <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Pre-cast.<br />
St John’s Community Hall<br />
Local Community facilities include St.<br />
John’s Community Centre which has a<br />
large car park to the front, which ensures<br />
that there is adequate parking in the centre<br />
of the village.<br />
The local church, St. John’s Church, is<br />
located approximately one mile south of<br />
the village just off the N61.<br />
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There is a Biodiversity farm in the area<br />
(near the old school) and the surrounding<br />
landscape is well suited to walking and<br />
cycling with views of Lough Ree along the<br />
road to St John’s Wood and Rindoon<br />
Castle nearby.<br />
Table 1: Local Services and Facilities<br />
Roads<br />
Entrance to Rindoon Castle<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Precast<br />
D.N.D. <strong>Design</strong>s<br />
Consulting Engineers<br />
Direct Medical Ltd.<br />
Medical Supplies<br />
Murphy's Limestone<br />
Quarry<br />
Broadband<br />
Bus Service<br />
St John's Athletics Club<br />
St John's National<br />
School<br />
St John's Catholic<br />
Church<br />
Local Businesses<br />
Local Services<br />
Community Facilities<br />
Kelly's Bar<br />
Coffey's Bar &<br />
Grocery<br />
Coffey's Agri Supplies<br />
Whelan's Limestone<br />
Quarry<br />
Bin Collection<br />
Recycling Facilities<br />
St John's Community<br />
Hall<br />
Glanduff National<br />
School<br />
Macra na Feirme<br />
Although traffic flow along the N61 is not<br />
a major issue in <strong>Lecarrow</strong>, turning out onto<br />
this road, from the village, can be<br />
extremely dangerous. The width and view<br />
of the L7609 road, where it joins the N61<br />
at Killiaghan bridge, is particularly blind<br />
when turning from the <strong>Roscommon</strong><br />
direction onto this road.<br />
There is also an issue with speeding along<br />
the L2007 local road which passes along<br />
the length of the village and past St. John’s<br />
National School. Many members of the<br />
community feel that the speed limit on this<br />
road, from the village to the school, should<br />
be reduced, and traffic calming measures<br />
put in place throughout the village core.<br />
The main road through <strong>Lecarrow</strong> <strong>Village</strong><br />
A welcome addition would be public<br />
footpaths and a better quality road surface<br />
to the main village area. The road surface<br />
is currently substandard and uneven which<br />
not only presents a poor image of the<br />
village to tourists but is dangerous to<br />
drivers, cyclists and pedestrians using this<br />
road.<br />
It is also considered that a footpath from<br />
the soccer pitches to St. John’s National<br />
School is essential as pupils regularly use<br />
the pitches for games and walk and cycle<br />
on the road.<br />
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Water Supply<br />
In terms of water supply, it is important to<br />
ensure an adequate and clean supply of<br />
water throughout the village. Several<br />
members of the local community have<br />
indicated that an upgrade in quality and<br />
pressure of the <strong>Lecarrow</strong> water supply is<br />
essential. There are currently issues with<br />
the water supply during hot weather and<br />
there are frequent stoppages. In October<br />
2006, <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
conducted an assessment of needs for the<br />
development of the Knockcroghery /<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> RWSS under the Water Services<br />
National Investment Programme. To date a<br />
new water supply has been sourced and the<br />
sites for two reservoirs purchased although<br />
there is currently no definite timeline for<br />
completion.<br />
Wastewater Services<br />
A new sewerage scheme has recently been<br />
commissioned in <strong>Lecarrow</strong> with a PE of<br />
approximately 300 persons. (see Table 2<br />
below)<br />
Table 2: Wastewater Capacity<br />
Connected Houses P.E. 78<br />
Connected Businesses P.E. 72<br />
Permitted Houses P.E. 43<br />
Total P.E. used 193<br />
Remaining P.E. 107<br />
The maximum design outlet limits are<br />
detailed in the <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Sewerage Scheme<br />
Volume 2 Appendix A. (see Table 3<br />
below)<br />
Table 3: Maximum Output Limits<br />
Parameter<br />
Biochemical Oxygen<br />
Demand<br />
Concentration<br />
mg / l<br />
10<br />
Total Suspended Solids 10<br />
Total Phosphorous 2<br />
Total Nitrogen 15<br />
The new scheme stretches from the old<br />
school in Killoy to St. John’s National<br />
School in Knockanyconor and on to the<br />
pumping station at Curraghalaher.<br />
Although it is acknowledged that the new<br />
sewerage network is a positive<br />
development in the village, it is currently<br />
working at around one-third capacity and<br />
there are issues with odours emanating<br />
from the system. Works are ongoing to<br />
eliminate the source of these odours and<br />
ensure that the new system is running as<br />
efficiently as possible. It is expected that<br />
any future development in the village will<br />
tie into the existing wastewater system.<br />
The remaining capacity on this system<br />
should be used to cover gradual village<br />
expansion over the next 7 to 10 years.<br />
Broadband<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> currently has both DSL and<br />
wireless broadband. DSL broadband is<br />
supplied by companies such as Eircom,<br />
with wireless broadband being provided by<br />
Last Mile Broadband and Brisknet<br />
Broadband. Although broadband is<br />
available in the village, coverage varies<br />
throughout the village with poor reception<br />
in many places.<br />
Waste / Recycling<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> householders are served by a<br />
weekly private waste collection service. In<br />
addition, there are 4 bring banks for glass<br />
and cans in the village located in the car<br />
park adjacent to <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Harbour. There<br />
is also a skip at the Harbour to cater for<br />
waste from boats and cruisers using the<br />
Canal, however there are regular incidents<br />
Bring banks at the Harbour car park<br />
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of people dumping household rubbish,<br />
litter etc. into this skip. With the likelihood<br />
of increased use of the harbour facilities<br />
once the new harbour plan is implemented<br />
litter facilities need to be reconsidered and<br />
upgraded.<br />
The skip at <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Harbour<br />
In addition to these facilities, there is a<br />
civic amenity site on the Lanesboro Road<br />
in <strong>Roscommon</strong> Town which caters for<br />
cardboard, newspapers, plastics, white<br />
goods and hazardous waste. There is a fee<br />
of €2.00 for this service. <strong>Roscommon</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Council promotes home<br />
composting and to this end, compost bins<br />
and kitchen caddy's are available at a<br />
reduced rate of €40.00.<br />
Flooding<br />
The Mill Stream flows through the village<br />
into the <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Canal and on to<br />
Blackbrink Bay, Lough Ree and the River<br />
Shannon. Flood waters from the River<br />
Shannon reached as far as Knockanyconor<br />
Townland in 1954, just over 250 metres<br />
from the centre of the village. In the<br />
Winter of 1999 / 2000 flood waters<br />
reached Carrownamaddy Townland, just<br />
over a kilometre from the village centre.<br />
In the past 2 years flooding has again<br />
occurred along the canal as well as<br />
flooding in the village itself. Some<br />
flooding in the village may be due to the<br />
incorrect positioning of storm drains in the<br />
centre of the village.<br />
Land Uses<br />
The predominant land use in <strong>Lecarrow</strong> is<br />
residential, consisting mainly of single<br />
dwellings. The village core contains an<br />
integrated mix of uses including<br />
residential, commercial, community<br />
facilities and public utilities. Although<br />
there is light industry located outside of the<br />
village towards Athlone, and extractive<br />
industries towards <strong>Roscommon</strong> Town,<br />
lands outside the village core are<br />
predominantly agricultural and used for<br />
tillage and grazing of livestock.<br />
Education<br />
There are two primary schools in the<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> area, these are St. John’s<br />
National School and Glanduff National<br />
School.<br />
At present, there are 35 pupils attending St.<br />
John’s National School which also houses<br />
a pre-school. There are currently plans to<br />
develop a playground adjacent to the<br />
school. The school grounds and buildings<br />
are kept beautifully clean and litter-free,<br />
and the school’s garden has an impressive<br />
array of plants and flowers. Both the<br />
teachers and pupils of St. John’s National<br />
School have a great interest in the<br />
environment and the biodiversity of the<br />
area. Not only were they winners of the<br />
Map of flooding around <strong>Lecarrow</strong> <strong>Village</strong><br />
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St John’s National School<br />
Best Use of Art in School Grounds Section<br />
of the Tidy Schools Competition 2007, run<br />
by <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council, they also<br />
regularly get involved in local clean-ups as<br />
well as producing class projects on the<br />
local environment, such as <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Canal<br />
and St. John’s Wood.<br />
Glanduff National School<br />
There are currently 115 pupils attending<br />
Glanduff National School. The Department<br />
of Education gave permission for an<br />
extension to the school in 2006 with a new<br />
ten-room school currently under<br />
consideration. As with St. John’s National<br />
School, the school building and grounds<br />
are immaculately maintained, making to<br />
clear why the school was crowned winner<br />
of the 2003 Tidy Schools Competition. In<br />
addition to their achievement at school, the<br />
pupils of Glanduff have a tradition of sport,<br />
including hurling and camogie, which sees<br />
them competing with local schools such as<br />
St. John’s and Rahara National Schools.<br />
Employment Opportunities<br />
The two main employers in the <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
area are Whelan’s Limestone Quarry and<br />
Murphy’s Limestone Quarry.<br />
Approximately 20-25 people are employed<br />
at Whelan’s Quarry and approximately 5<br />
people at Murphy’s Quarry. There are also<br />
a number of smaller or family-run<br />
businesses in the area providing<br />
employment opportunities. These including<br />
Coffey’s Bar and Grocery, Kelly’s Bar,<br />
Coffey’s Agri Supplies and The Yew Tree<br />
restaurant. Two people are employed in the<br />
area under the Rural Social Scheme to<br />
complete village enhancement projects and<br />
in the maintenance and care of local<br />
community facilities.<br />
Most local residents commute to work in<br />
the larger surrounding towns, such as<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong>, Athlone and as far away as<br />
Longford and Ballinasloe. Much of the<br />
land surrounding <strong>Lecarrow</strong> village is<br />
farmed on a part-time basis by residents<br />
who are also in employment outside the<br />
village.<br />
Tourist Accommodation<br />
There are currently two B&Bs in and<br />
around the village including St. John’s<br />
House which is located near Rindoon,<br />
overlooking the shores of Lough Ree. The<br />
nearest hotel to <strong>Lecarrow</strong> would be the<br />
Hodson Bay Hotel near Athlone or<br />
Hannon’s Hotel in <strong>Roscommon</strong> Town.<br />
Views of Lough Ree from Carrownure Bay<br />
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The Surrounding Landscape<br />
The topography around <strong>Lecarrow</strong> is<br />
generally flat with a series of low hills and<br />
ridges combined with areas of woodland,<br />
such as St. John’s Wood on the shores of<br />
Lough Ree. The area surrounding the<br />
village is mainly characterised by dry<br />
grassland with a ridge of reclaimed raised<br />
bog to the west, and areas of wet grassland<br />
and wetland further along <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Canal,<br />
and around Blackbrink Bay and Lough Ree<br />
to the east. Much of the lands around<br />
Blackbrink Bay and Lough Ree are<br />
designated cSAC, NHA and SPA, with the<br />
Lough Ree cSAC and NHA extending<br />
along the <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Canal to within 850<br />
metres of the village (see Map 6).<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Harbour<br />
The village is immediately surrounded by<br />
flat green pastures and areas of woodland<br />
which provide a wonderfully rich and<br />
vibrant landscape setting for the village.<br />
Although there are no direct views of<br />
Lough Ree from the village itself,<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Harbour provides fabulous views<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Canal<br />
along the canal towards Lough Ree, as well<br />
as the potential for a walk and cycleway<br />
along the canal providing views of the<br />
Lake.<br />
Immediately outside <strong>Lecarrow</strong> at<br />
Carrowmanagh (between the village and St<br />
Johns School) there are exceptional views<br />
towards Lough Ree, as well as the potential<br />
to provide a viewing point and pull-in area<br />
for cars.<br />
Views to Lough Ree from Carrowmanagh<br />
In addition, St John’s Wood and Rindoon<br />
are located further along this road. St<br />
John’s Wood is one of the most important<br />
woodland sites in the <strong>County</strong> and has been<br />
described as one of the best-preserved<br />
examples of ancient woods in the Country.<br />
Not only has Rindoon some of the most<br />
outstanding views of Lough Ree in the<br />
<strong>County</strong> but it is also home to Rindoon<br />
Castle and ‘the deserted town’, one of the<br />
most important complexes of Medieval<br />
monuments in the country. This lakeside<br />
amenity has a splendid landscape and is a<br />
tourist attraction with the potential for<br />
further development including the<br />
development of a cycle route from the<br />
village. This cycle route could take in the<br />
views of Lough Ree, from<br />
Carrownamanagh, as well as St John’s<br />
Wood, Rindoon and other sites and<br />
features of interest along this road.<br />
Approaches to <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> is situated just off the N61 road<br />
from <strong>Roscommon</strong> to Athlone, along the<br />
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L2007 local road. There are mature trees,<br />
moss covered stone walls and hedgerows<br />
along all approaches to the village. There<br />
are pretty landscaped green areas to the<br />
front of the Yew Tree Restaurant and<br />
Coffey’s Bar and Grocery, which are the<br />
first things people see when they arrive at<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong>. Here, there are picnic benches<br />
and flowerbeds, which hint at the charming<br />
village that lies within.<br />
Landscape Features<br />
The Wildlife sanctuary beside the harbour<br />
is also an important landscape feature. It<br />
provides an interesting focus for those<br />
visiting the harbour and an opportunity for<br />
local schoolchildren to find out more about<br />
nature and the biodiversity of their area.<br />
The Mill Stream is an important landscape<br />
feature within the village. It flows<br />
southwards alongside the N61 for a time<br />
before it crosses the N61 and L2007,<br />
flowing past the Mill, and finally reaches<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Harbour and the canal on its way<br />
to Lough Ree. The Mill Stream played an<br />
important role in the historic development<br />
of the village, supporting both the flour and<br />
corn mills which were the industrial heart<br />
of the village during the 19 th century.<br />
Today, the Mill Stream supports the many<br />
birds and wildlife that inhabit the wildlife<br />
sanctuary adjacent to the harbour, as well<br />
as being a focal point at the centre of the<br />
village.<br />
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The Mill Stream<br />
St John’s Wood contains over 330 acres of<br />
unique ecological heritage particularly<br />
flora and fauna and it is a great example of<br />
Biodiversity. The woodland is relatively<br />
undisturbed with varied plants and birds. It<br />
is an intriguing and captivating place<br />
which attracts locals and visitors all year<br />
round.<br />
Recorded Monuments and Places<br />
The Record of Monuments and Places<br />
(RMP) is an inventory of sites and areas of<br />
archaeological significance.<br />
Nellie’s Rock<br />
megalithic monuments around it are also<br />
protected, including a barrow mound and a<br />
cist or small passage tomb. Nellie’s Rock<br />
is so called because in the last century a<br />
poor woman is believed to have taken<br />
refuge and reared a child beneath it.<br />
Nellie’s Rock and its surrounds are of<br />
particular importance to the community of<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong>. This is evident in the<br />
programme undertaken by the <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
Development Committee, begun in 2006,<br />
to clear the vegetation and make the site<br />
accessible to the public. A tourist<br />
Recorded Monuments include Nellie’s<br />
Rock, which is a portal tomb west of the<br />
village across the N61. Several of the Tourist Information Board at Nellie’s Rock<br />
RMP Number Townland Classification<br />
RO045-053001 Knockanyconor Megalithic Tomb-Portal Tomb<br />
RO045-053002 Knockanyconor Cist<br />
RO045-054 Knockanyconor Barrow-Mound Barrow<br />
RO045-055 Knockanyconor <strong>Design</strong>ed Landscape-Tree Ring<br />
RO045-056001 Knockanyconor Ritual Site-Holy Well<br />
RO045-056002 Knockanyconor Ritual Site-Holy Well<br />
RO042-112 Killoy Ringfort-Rath<br />
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information board was also erected at the<br />
site and an attractive leaflet on the stones<br />
was produced.<br />
Another recorded monument is St John’s<br />
Well to the east of the village, south of the<br />
canal. Here pattern masses are held every<br />
year on June 24 th . Pilgrims used to travel to<br />
this mass by train which used to stop at<br />
Killiaghan Bridge about a kilometre south<br />
of the village (the bridge had a platform).<br />
In the past this event was incorporated as<br />
part of the three week <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Carnival.<br />
A marquee was erected in the car park<br />
from the 12 th June to 1 st July and popular<br />
events included music and dance and local<br />
crafts and agricultural produce. The<br />
carnival ceased in 1976. There are plans to<br />
reorganise this event as a Midsummer’s<br />
Night festival on the 21 st June with day<br />
trips to the islands within Blackbrink Bay.<br />
Open Spaces<br />
St John’s Well<br />
Within the village there are a number of<br />
landscaped public open spaces which<br />
contribute to the character of the village<br />
Picnic Benches along the N61<br />
and the pleasure of the local community.<br />
There are beautifully landscaped green<br />
areas along the N61 approaches to the<br />
village including picnic benches and<br />
flowers to the front of Coffey’s Bar and<br />
Grocery. However, this area could be<br />
further enhanced by reducing the amount<br />
of signage at the junction.<br />
There is also a large landscaped green area<br />
running along the length of the Harbour<br />
which is used by locals for walking and<br />
recreation. There is ample street furniture<br />
in the form of benches and litter bins.<br />
However, with plans for a new children’s<br />
playground and a possible walkway along<br />
the Mill Stream, public lighting would be<br />
required. This walk could be incorporated<br />
into the green area and it is suggested that<br />
all modern lights in the village be replaced<br />
by traditional style lights. In addition, the<br />
roadway from the main road to the Canal<br />
should be closed off to vehicular traffic<br />
and should be for pedestrians only. This<br />
road was originally cobbled and the<br />
community would love to see the cobbles<br />
reinstated.<br />
St John’s Soccer Grounds and Clubhouse<br />
are located to the north-east of the village<br />
and are an important asset for the local<br />
community. Not only are the grounds used<br />
by the local Soccer Club but also by the<br />
local National Schools and by locals for<br />
walking and jogging. In order to ensure the<br />
continued development of these grounds,<br />
lands in the vicinity should be retained to<br />
allow for possible future extension.<br />
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St John’s Soccer Grounds<br />
Landscaping and Planting<br />
Trees and hedgerows are an important<br />
feature in the countryside surrounding<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong>. Landscaping, and planting trees<br />
and shrubs can help to make an area more<br />
attractive by adding colour, texture and<br />
structure, as well as creating shelter and<br />
enclosure, supporting the wildlife and<br />
biodiversity of an area. Effective planting<br />
can help new development blend into its<br />
surroundings, and can screen unattractive<br />
views, absorb road noise and provide<br />
privacy.<br />
New development in its landscape setting<br />
Trees and hedgerows are an important part<br />
of the character of <strong>Lecarrow</strong> village and<br />
should be retained. It is important that all<br />
new development respects the rural<br />
character of <strong>Lecarrow</strong>, and ensures that<br />
natural features such as hedgerows, shrubs<br />
and mature trees are protected. There are<br />
many open areas and natural habitats<br />
within the village and its surroundings and<br />
these should be maintained free of<br />
development. There are many areas of<br />
mature trees within the village, for<br />
example south of Kelly’s Bar, around the<br />
Community Centre, around the old<br />
Barracks and Coffey’s Agri Supplies,<br />
along the harbour and wildlife area, as well<br />
as areas to the south of the village. These<br />
areas should be maintained as they<br />
contribute enormously to the character of<br />
the village and its landscape setting. In<br />
addition, there are opportunities for more<br />
planting along the Canal and main road<br />
through the village.<br />
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Biodiversity<br />
“Biodiversity has been defined as the<br />
variety of life. It is every tiny insect, every<br />
plant and tree, every fish, bird and<br />
mammal. Anything that lives is part of our<br />
biodiversity. It is important to remember<br />
that biodiversity includes us too” (Draft<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> Biodiversity Action Plan<br />
2008, p.6).<br />
There is a growing global recognition that<br />
the world’s increasing population and our<br />
growing consumption of natural resources<br />
has led to a rapid loss of biodiversity.<br />
Therefore, in 1996, the Irish government<br />
signed up to The Convention on Biological<br />
Diversity and to the conservation of<br />
national and local biodiversity including<br />
the production of a Biodiversity Action<br />
Plan by each local authority. <strong>Roscommon</strong>’s<br />
Biodiversity Plan is currently in Draft form<br />
and once adopted will become part of the<br />
<strong>County</strong> <strong>Roscommon</strong> Heritage Plan and<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Development Plan.<br />
Each area of biodiversity is unique and in<br />
<strong>County</strong> <strong>Roscommon</strong> biodiversity includes<br />
a variety of habitats such as our waterways,<br />
peatlands, woodlands and agriculture as<br />
well as species such as the red squirrel and<br />
pine martens, and plants such as the Marsh<br />
Pea and Irish Whitebeam.<br />
The Wildlife Area by the Harbour<br />
The biodiversity of <strong>Lecarrow</strong> includes a<br />
variety of habitats, from the gardens of<br />
local residents to the woodland areas that<br />
surround the village, the wildlife area by<br />
the Harbour and along the Canal, the<br />
grasslands, and wetlands, and raised bog<br />
that surround the village and reach as far as<br />
Lough Ree and the Shannon, St John’s<br />
Wood and Rindoon. Each of these areas<br />
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must be protected in order to safeguard the<br />
biodiversity of <strong>Lecarrow</strong>, and <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong>, for future generations. New<br />
development must seek to support the<br />
biodiversity of the village, while the local<br />
community can help to raise awareness,<br />
understanding and enjoyment of<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong>’s unique heritage.<br />
The biodiversity farm, to the north-east of<br />
the village, is a wonderful way of ensuring<br />
that the biodiversity of the area is<br />
celebrated. This farm includes a walkway<br />
through a wooded area which is visited by<br />
tourists as well as local school children.<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council also<br />
organises walks here during the summer<br />
months. The Biodiversity Farm also<br />
features in <strong>Roscommon</strong>’s National<br />
Heritage Week list of events each year.<br />
Nature <strong>Design</strong>ations<br />
Lough Ree is the second largest lake on<br />
the River Shannon and is relatively shallow<br />
in depth with a large number of islands.<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> village is connected to Lough<br />
Ree via the <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Canal which flows<br />
into Blackbrink Bay. Lough Ree is a<br />
designated Special Protection Area (SPA),<br />
Natural Heritage Area (NHA) and<br />
candidate Special Area of Conservation<br />
(cSAC).<br />
An NHA is an area considered important<br />
for the habitats present or which holds<br />
species of plants and animals whose habitat<br />
needs protection. An SPA is designated<br />
under the Birds Directive, and cSAC are<br />
the prime wildlife conservation areas in the<br />
country, considered to be important on a<br />
European as well as Irish level.<br />
The Lough Ree SPA covers the area of the<br />
lake approximately 1.5km north-east of<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> village. The Lough Ree NHA<br />
and cSAC also covers the area of the lake<br />
but extends further along the <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
Canal to within 800 metres of the village.<br />
These areas are extremely important to the<br />
biodiversity of the area and any new<br />
development adjacent or close to a<br />
designated area must protect against<br />
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significant adverse impacts. The<br />
regeneration of Lough Ree and the<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Canal, and the promotion of the<br />
unique wildlife and habitats associated<br />
with them, is a priority of <strong>Roscommon</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Council and Waterways Ireland as<br />
well as the local community of <strong>Lecarrow</strong>.<br />
Tourism Potential<br />
Marine tourism accounts for a great<br />
proportion of the numbers of visitors to the<br />
county each year. Visitors flock to areas<br />
such as the River Shannon and Lough Ree,<br />
to enjoy the beauty of the lakes and rivers<br />
and to take part in many of the activities on<br />
offer. <strong>Roscommon</strong> offers extensive walks,<br />
fishing, boating and swimming. Not only<br />
do visitors come to experience these<br />
traditional activities but also the number of<br />
marine leisure users has increased<br />
dramatically in the past few years creating<br />
a new focus for marine tourism within the<br />
county.<br />
The location of <strong>Lecarrow</strong> at the base of the<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Canal leading to Lough Ree and<br />
the River Shannon brings with it great<br />
potential for marine tourism. Currently the<br />
Harbour and Canal are busy during the<br />
summer months with boats coming up and<br />
down the Shannon to moor at the Harbour.<br />
Current plans to expand the harbour<br />
facilities, providing pump out and other<br />
facilities, will improve the tourism<br />
potential of the area. The development of<br />
the potential of the marine resources in the<br />
context of marine tourism, marine sports<br />
and recreational activities will promote the<br />
economic development of the area.<br />
In the past there were issues with aquatic<br />
weeds preventing safe access to the village<br />
from Lough Ree. Currently the Canal is<br />
monitored for weed growth on a regular<br />
basis by Waterways Ireland and weeds can<br />
be cut at short notice. This continued weed<br />
clearing operation will ensure safe<br />
navigation into the future.<br />
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Tourism at the Harbour<br />
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Street Pattern & Built Form<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> is a linear village, defined by the<br />
main N61 road to the west, a fork in the<br />
road to the south and the junction with the<br />
main road to the north, intersected by the<br />
mill race at it’s centre.<br />
A sense of enclosure is created by the<br />
Coffey’s / Kelly’s building complex to the<br />
north, the harbour to the east, the main N61<br />
road to the west and the fork in the road to<br />
the south, all of which provide definite<br />
boundaries.<br />
The buildings in the village are a<br />
combination of single–storey and twostorey<br />
houses, some having commercial<br />
premises at ground floor level.<br />
<strong>Village</strong> Core<br />
The village core extends from The Yew<br />
Tree restaurant to the Y-junction south of<br />
the village and is covered by the 50km<br />
speed limit. This area is highlighted in<br />
Maps 5 and 6 in light grey, and should not<br />
be mistaken for zoning, it is merely an<br />
indication of the central part of the village<br />
where the majority of local activity takes<br />
place.<br />
<strong>Village</strong> Environs<br />
The village environs extends outwards<br />
from the 50km speed limits to<br />
approximately 300 metres north of the<br />
Yew Tree restaurant, and approximately<br />
600 metres south of St. John’s Community<br />
Centre. This area includes St. John’s<br />
Soccer Grounds to the north and several<br />
local residences to the south. This area is<br />
highlighted in Maps 5 and 6 in dark grey,<br />
and should not be mistaken for zoning, it is<br />
merely an indication of the outer part of the<br />
village where some local activity takes<br />
place.<br />
Colour<br />
The bright red with green detailing of<br />
Coffey’s pub and shop is a defining feature<br />
of the village at the entrance from the<br />
north, and when combined with Kelly’s<br />
contrasting yellow makes both a striking<br />
and welcoming entrance to the village.<br />
Colour plays a vital role in defining village<br />
character, and the variety and contrast of<br />
colour can, as in the example of Coffey’s,<br />
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Coffey’s Bar and Grocery, <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
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make a very positive contribution to the<br />
character of, and become synonymous<br />
with, the village. However, care must be<br />
taken to ensure that colours chosen are<br />
sympathetic to and integrate with the built<br />
and natural surroundings.<br />
Lighting<br />
New lighting has recently been installed in<br />
the village core providing public lighting<br />
between The Yew Tree restaurant and the<br />
Community Centre.<br />
When planning lighting, it is important that<br />
the natural wildlife habitats in the area are<br />
taken into consideration, to ensure that any<br />
intrusion generated is minimised.<br />
Pavements<br />
At present there are no pavements or<br />
footpaths in <strong>Lecarrow</strong>. The road is narrow<br />
in places, particularly over the bridge,<br />
which would make the introduction of<br />
these difficult. However, in some areas,<br />
their absence is a serious problem for<br />
pedestrians. The use of shared surface<br />
pavements (painted) should be considered<br />
in the village. The bridge at the centre of<br />
the village is very narrow, people tend to<br />
stop on the bridge to look over, a<br />
pedestrian footbridge (boardwalk) should<br />
be provided here. This boardwalk could be<br />
used to cover the unsightly pipes located to<br />
the west of the bridge.<br />
Car park at St John’s Community Centre<br />
Car Parking<br />
between the harbour area and the<br />
community centre. Some additional car<br />
parking is available outside Coffey’s, for<br />
those using these commercial facilities, and<br />
at the Yew Tree restaurant, for diners.<br />
Street Furniture<br />
Street furniture includes seating, litter bins,<br />
bollards, post boxes, phone boxes and all<br />
ancillary furniture within the public realm.<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong>’s street furniture is a mixture of<br />
old and new, with a traditional timber<br />
phone box to the south of Kelly’s Pub and<br />
a cast-iron post box opposite Coffey’s pub.<br />
The post box opposite Coffey’s Pub<br />
The harbour area also has seating and there<br />
are picnic tables outside Coffey’s pub. The<br />
introduction of new street furniture should<br />
only occur after careful consideration has<br />
been given to existing facilities, established<br />
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There is ample car parking in the village,<br />
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village character, and health and safety<br />
issues.<br />
A litter bin along the main road<br />
An unusual yet attractive feature in<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> village and St John’s parish are<br />
the stone townland signs which can be<br />
found in every townland in the parish.<br />
These are both useful and interesting<br />
pieces of street furniture, and were erected<br />
by the St. John’s Heritage Group.<br />
Boundary Features<br />
Stone Townland sign<br />
Typical boundary features in <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
include stone and painted rendered walls.<br />
These are traditional features of rural Irish<br />
villages which are an important part of the<br />
character of <strong>Lecarrow</strong>.<br />
Boundary features on the outskirts of the<br />
village are more organic, and often<br />
incorporate trees, bushes and wild flowers.<br />
These provide natural habitats and<br />
corridors for wildlife, as well as being<br />
attractive rural features, and it is important<br />
that these are retained to maintain the<br />
integrity of <strong>Lecarrow</strong>’s rural setting.<br />
Signage<br />
Stone wall in the village<br />
Signage is somewhat ad hoc in <strong>Lecarrow</strong>,<br />
and there is a particular problem with the<br />
multitude of auctioneer signs and a lack of<br />
tourist signage.<br />
There is a detailed map of <strong>Lecarrow</strong> and<br />
the surrounding area at the northern<br />
entrance to the village, where information<br />
is given relating to the various heritage<br />
sites in the area.<br />
Signage at <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
It is important in any settlement to ensure<br />
that signage is not overdone, creating<br />
visual clutter in the streetscape, whilst at<br />
the same time clearly demonstrating to<br />
visitors how to find the local sites.<br />
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Buildings & Features of Interest<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong>’s built heritage is a core element<br />
of the appeal and character of the village.<br />
There are several buildings which make a<br />
positive contribution to the streetscape,<br />
whilst at the same time providing a sense<br />
of continuity from one generation to the<br />
next.<br />
These include:<br />
• The Harbour & Canal<br />
• The bridges<br />
• The Mill<br />
• Coffey’s/Kelly’s complex<br />
• The old RIC barracks<br />
• The Courthouse & adjoining cottage<br />
Each of these are also important focal<br />
points in the village, and are a testimony to<br />
the people and activity of <strong>Lecarrow</strong>’s past.<br />
Boats at the Harbour<br />
The Harbour & the Canal<br />
The canal and harbour were built between<br />
the 1790s and 1840s, and are still in use<br />
today. The canal was originally constructed<br />
to transport stone from the nearby quarries<br />
and processed food and materials from the<br />
local mills. The cut stone harbour is a<br />
testimony to the industrial heritage of<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong>, as well as a fine example of<br />
nineteenth century inland waterways<br />
construction schemes. It is an attractive<br />
amenity for locals and visitors alike. The<br />
cut limestone construction is evidence of<br />
the fine craftsmanship which was typical of<br />
the period, and is likely to have been built<br />
using local stone.<br />
The Bridges<br />
The bridges at the centre of the village<br />
were built c. 1800, to facilitate access to<br />
and from the mill which was built at the<br />
same time. They pass over the mill race,<br />
which was used to power the mill.<br />
The Mill<br />
The mill was built c. 1800, and was used to<br />
process corn, meal and flax, and operated<br />
until about 1940. It is the tallest and one of<br />
the oldest buildings in the village, and is an<br />
important element of <strong>Lecarrow</strong>’s industrial<br />
past. The mill is a protected structure and<br />
recent works to improve its general<br />
appearance have been extremely<br />
successful.<br />
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One of the bridges at <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Mill<br />
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The old RIC Barracks<br />
Coffey’s Bar and Grocery<br />
The old RIC barracks, adjacent to Coffey’s<br />
yard, is an interesting building complex.<br />
Although not in use, it has retained many<br />
of it’s original features, particularly in the<br />
unusual two-storey extension to the rear.<br />
This features a patterned concrete tile roof,<br />
timber gabled first-floor entrance and<br />
timber casement windows.<br />
The old Courthouse at <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
The Courthouse<br />
The courthouse is a terrace of two singlestorey<br />
vernacular cottages which were<br />
once thatched. There is a set of fine cutstone<br />
steps descending to the south of the<br />
courthouse, which was once part of the<br />
complex, and bars over some of the<br />
windows, denoting a prison cell. Although<br />
in a state of disrepair, there is still a great<br />
deal of potential to reuse this building.<br />
Coffey’s/Kelly’s<br />
Coffey’s pub and shop is the most ornate<br />
building in the village, with neo-classical<br />
influences in the balustrading and rendered<br />
cornice detailing to the shopfront. At the<br />
same time, the hipped slate roof and timber<br />
sliding sash windows are typical features<br />
of traditional urban buildings. Painted<br />
bright red, Coffey’s is a landmark building<br />
at the head of the village.<br />
Kelly’s is more traditional in style, with a<br />
single-storey cottage to the rear and ad hoc<br />
arrangement of outbuildings which have<br />
been added to organically over the years.<br />
This is an attractive feature of traditional<br />
building, which demonstrates the<br />
requirements of previous owners or<br />
occupiers.<br />
The Record of Protected Structures<br />
There are six buildings and features in<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> which are included in the Record<br />
of Protected Structures. These are listed in<br />
the following table. Protected Structures<br />
are structures deemed by the Local<br />
Authority to be of architectural, historical,<br />
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Kelly’s Bar<br />
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Record of Protected Structures in <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
04500522 Water Mill Knockanyconnor<br />
04500523 Bridge over Mill Race Knockanyconnor<br />
04500524 Bridge over Mill Stream Knockanyconnor<br />
04500091 17th Century House Gort<br />
04500092 St John’s Windmill Killiaghan & Gort<br />
04200090 Galeybeg House Galeybeg<br />
archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific,<br />
social or technical interest, and as such<br />
there is an onus on the owner to protect<br />
their special character by carrying out<br />
appropriate repairs to ensure the longevity<br />
of the building. Grants are available from a<br />
wide variety of sources, including<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council, to assist with<br />
the cost of repairs.<br />
In carrying out their survey of the <strong>County</strong><br />
in 2003, the National Inventory of the<br />
Architectural Heritage identified four sites<br />
in <strong>Lecarrow</strong>. These were the two bridges,<br />
the harbour and the mill, which were all<br />
deemed to be of regional significance.<br />
Roofs<br />
Sample of a pitched slate roof<br />
Typical roof styles in <strong>Lecarrow</strong> are pitched<br />
grey slate roofs, with the exception of<br />
Coffey’s pub, which has a hipped roof,<br />
making reference to its siting on the corner<br />
at the northern end of the village.<br />
Finishes<br />
Building finishes in <strong>Lecarrow</strong> are typically<br />
painted rendered walls. In historic<br />
building, stone was almost always covered<br />
with a lime render which was then painted,<br />
although most of the more “run-down”<br />
older buildings have lost their render.<br />
Windows & Doors<br />
Window and door openings in <strong>Lecarrow</strong>’s<br />
traditional buildings, in line with most<br />
rural buildings, have a vertical emphasis.<br />
Typically, windows were timer sliding<br />
sash, although this has largely been<br />
replaced with uPVC alternatives. Doors are<br />
generally timber, and the absence of detail<br />
demonstrates the emphasis on simplicity<br />
and traditional building methods, and adds<br />
to the rural character of the village.<br />
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Sample finish, the Mill, <strong>Lecarrow</strong><br />
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Shop fronts<br />
Shop front of Coffey’s Pub<br />
Shop fronts in the village are relatively<br />
recent, except Coffey’s pub which is a<br />
good example of the simplicity and use of<br />
elegant proportions used in traditional shop<br />
fronts. In new designs, it is important that<br />
the scale, massing, materials and colours of<br />
the building as well as the surrounding<br />
buildings are taken into consideration to<br />
ensure that they do not ruin the streetscape.<br />
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New Development<br />
New development within and around<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> has been limited to low-density<br />
one–off housing. In any future designs, it is<br />
important to take into consideration the<br />
established styles, materials, scale, mass<br />
and density of existing buildings, to ensure<br />
that any new build does not obscure or<br />
detract from the established character of<br />
the village.<br />
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Community Consultation<br />
The preparation of this <strong>Village</strong> <strong>Design</strong><br />
<strong>Statement</strong> for <strong>Lecarrow</strong> included extensive<br />
community consultation including a public<br />
consultation workshop, steering group<br />
meetings, public submissions,<br />
questionnaires and a local schools project.<br />
The first public consultation workshop was<br />
held at St. John’s Community Centre in<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> on the 3 rd of June 2008.<br />
Approximately 30 people attended this<br />
meeting including the local community as<br />
well as members and officials of<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council. At this<br />
meeting, the local community pointed out a<br />
number of issues currently affecting the<br />
village as well as concerns for future<br />
development of the village (see Map 7).<br />
At this meeting a Steering Group was<br />
formed, made up of eight local people<br />
volunteered by the local community. The<br />
aim of the Steering Group was to ensure<br />
that the community’s views were carried<br />
through the village design statement<br />
process and to act as a point of contact for<br />
the community during this process.<br />
A Feedback Report of all responses<br />
received during the first consultation was<br />
prepared and a meeting was held with the<br />
Steering Group on the 25 th June 2008 to<br />
discuss the Feedback Report.<br />
This VDS has been prepared in line with<br />
the feedback received from the local<br />
community and the Steering Group. The<br />
production of this VDS has been made<br />
possible thanks to the Community’s<br />
willingness to share their local knowledge,<br />
their concerns, and their continued effort.<br />
Community Concerns<br />
The following is a summary of the critical<br />
issues and community concerns raised<br />
during the consultation process.<br />
Local Services:<br />
• The new sewerage system is not<br />
working correctly, there is a bad odour<br />
coming from the system. This needs to<br />
be rectified.<br />
• The water supply needs to be upgraded<br />
as there are problems with the quality &<br />
pressure throughout the village. There<br />
are regular stoppages of the water<br />
supply which is also a major concern.<br />
Delays in attending to leaks in the<br />
system should be minimised.<br />
• The quality of broadband in some parts<br />
of the village is very poor.<br />
• Street elements that are needed include<br />
more bins, public lighting, and public<br />
footpaths as well as a covered barbeque<br />
area and a sheltered bus stop.<br />
• A proper bus stop & shelters on both<br />
sides of the N61 should be provided.<br />
The current bus stop is very dangerous,<br />
local children have to cross the main<br />
road to get to & from it.<br />
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Roads & Parking:<br />
• The turning lane into the village could<br />
be improved by widening it. A portion<br />
of the grass bank could be used to<br />
widen the road. Turning out onto the<br />
main road can be extremely dangerous.<br />
A roundabout could be provided if the<br />
road was widened.<br />
• It is difficult to see if traffic is coming<br />
from the village while pulling out of the<br />
parking area at Coffey’s Bar and<br />
Grocery.<br />
View of the village from Coffey’s<br />
• Some of the local roads need<br />
resurfacing and upgrading as they are in<br />
a bad state of repair due to recent works<br />
in the village, including the new<br />
treatment plant, as well as works that<br />
are on-going.<br />
• Road markings need to be upgraded.<br />
• There is adequate car parking in the<br />
village in the Harbour car park and at<br />
St. John’s Community Centre.<br />
• The Yew Tree restaurant has its own<br />
parking but this is not marked out.<br />
• The car park at the harbour presents a<br />
poor image. The recycling bins detract<br />
from the area and dumping occasionally<br />
occurs adjacent to the bins.<br />
Traffic Management & Pedestrian Safety:<br />
• Traffic Calming measures are urgently<br />
needed throughout the village as there<br />
is a problem with speeding along the<br />
back roads. Speed limits could be<br />
reduced from the village to St John’s<br />
National School.<br />
• Traffic could be slowed in the village<br />
through the use of rumble strips or<br />
something else. The use of speed<br />
bumps would be terrible for trucks etc.<br />
• Footpaths should be provided<br />
throughout the village:<br />
⇒ From the village to the local soccer<br />
club and pitches.<br />
⇒ From the Harbour to the village<br />
• A boardwalk could be provided at the<br />
west side of the bridge adjacent to the<br />
Mill. This bridge is too narrow for a<br />
footpath and is dangerous for<br />
pedestrians and cyclists.<br />
• Due to the narrowness of the main road<br />
through the village it may not be<br />
possible to provide a proper kerbed<br />
footpath. Therefore a brick footpath,<br />
which is level with the road, would<br />
allow trucks, tractors etc. the space they<br />
need to get through, as well as allowing<br />
cars to move over to allow other<br />
vehicles to pass, while clearly outlining<br />
that the brick space is for pedestrians.<br />
• Some walkways should be provided,<br />
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reopened and maintained throughout the<br />
village:<br />
⇒ A walkway should be provided<br />
along the Mill Stream that runs into<br />
the <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Harbour.<br />
⇒ The road going down towards the<br />
canal should be pedestrianised and<br />
restored to its former cobble finish.<br />
⇒ The existing walkway leading from<br />
the Harbour to the Blackbrink Bay,<br />
which is now unused, is very over<br />
grown and liable to flooding, should<br />
be reopened.<br />
• Public street lighting should be provided<br />
throughout the village:<br />
⇒ From the Harbour to St. John’s<br />
National School.<br />
⇒ At the Community Centre<br />
⇒ At the Yew Tree restaurant<br />
⇒ Along any walkways that might be<br />
provided.<br />
• Existing public streetlights should be<br />
replaced with more traditional<br />
streetlights.<br />
Derelict Buildings & Areas in need of<br />
Improvement<br />
• The old Courthouse<br />
• The old Barracks<br />
• The Telephone Box.<br />
• The Handball Alley<br />
• There are some undeveloped open<br />
spaces in the village that could be<br />
improved.<br />
• The stone wall on the left as you come<br />
from <strong>Roscommon</strong> towards <strong>Lecarrow</strong>,<br />
should be repaired and maintained by<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council in<br />
conjunction with the owner.<br />
Landscaping:<br />
• Picnic areas could be provided beside<br />
the Mill on the green.<br />
• There is a need to screen or provide<br />
planting around the pump house beside<br />
the Mill. It is an eyesore at the moment<br />
particularly as it is adjacent to a<br />
protected structure.<br />
• The entrance to the old spring well<br />
should be reopened.<br />
• A path should be provided through the<br />
wildlife area next to the harbour.<br />
• The view of the lake from Tulleen Hill<br />
on the road to St. John’s National<br />
School could be developed as a viewing<br />
area.<br />
• Colourful planting should be provided<br />
in the village all year round.<br />
• Some of the green areas should be<br />
levelled and kerbing provided on the<br />
approach roads in order to prevent large<br />
trucks driving on them.<br />
• Hedge trimming should not be done<br />
when birds are nesting.<br />
• More open spaces should be<br />
landscaped.<br />
Litter:<br />
• Adequate litter facilities are required for<br />
the village especially at the harbour.<br />
• The dumping of household waste in the<br />
skip at the harbour needs to be<br />
addressed.<br />
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• The recycling area needs to be relocated<br />
behind the hedged area, with a hard area<br />
in front, to facilitate cleaning.<br />
• More litter bins need to be provided<br />
throughout the village.<br />
• The control of weeds is a problem at the<br />
canal. The OPW have a duty to control<br />
the growth of weeds along the canal.<br />
Signage:<br />
Waste overflow at the harbour skip<br />
• ‘Slow through <strong>Village</strong>’ signs should be<br />
provided throughout the village.<br />
• There is a need for further signage in<br />
and around the village i.e. information<br />
signs towards the areas of interest.<br />
• All directions signs need to be on the<br />
one post.<br />
• The village is destroyed by Auctioneers<br />
signs. Auctioneers should be fined for<br />
their leaving their signs up after sales<br />
have gone through.<br />
• All signs should be cleaned annually<br />
and broken signs should be replaced.<br />
• ‘No swimming’ signs are required at the<br />
Harbour as the local waste water system<br />
discharges into the Canal.<br />
Public Open Space:<br />
• There are very few public open spaces<br />
except for the green areas adjoining the<br />
N61. There is a need for a new green<br />
area in the centre of the village, the<br />
green area beside Coffey’s Bar and<br />
Grocery has been reduced for buses and<br />
is not used.<br />
• The creation of a new green open space<br />
area south of the Yew Tree restaurant<br />
should be developed as this is the area<br />
that most of the visitors come to.<br />
• A potential site for a public open space<br />
area is to the south of the current green<br />
areas at the harbour is proposed.<br />
• Another potential site for a public open<br />
space area is to the rear of the harbour<br />
car park.<br />
• A covered barbeque stand, public<br />
seating and lighting should be<br />
considered for the public open spaces.<br />
• The tap at the head of the harbour road<br />
should be removed as the public drive<br />
their cars down this road and wash their<br />
cars at the tap leaving a mess behind.<br />
This tap is often left dripping and is no<br />
longer really required.<br />
• The Council’s work yard needs to be<br />
relocated from the main road (currently<br />
being used as a halting site).<br />
Community Facilities:<br />
• The following facilities and services<br />
would be a welcome addition to the<br />
village:<br />
⇒ A cash machine;<br />
The tap at the head of the harbour road<br />
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⇒ A doctor’s surgery;<br />
⇒ A chemist shop;<br />
⇒ An active age organisation for the<br />
elderly;<br />
⇒ A caretaker is needed for the<br />
Community Centre.<br />
• The Community Centre should be<br />
redeveloped as a focal point of the<br />
community life.<br />
• The Community Centre should be made<br />
more available for indoor sports during<br />
the summer season when the weather is<br />
bad.<br />
• There should be an annual review, with<br />
regard to the needs of the area and its<br />
maintenance, held between the<br />
community and the local authority.<br />
• The issue of lack of housing for the<br />
elderly within the village needs to be<br />
addressed. All new residential<br />
development within the village should<br />
include an element of housing for the<br />
elderly.<br />
Tourism Facilities:<br />
• The <strong>Village</strong> has many tourist attractions<br />
including:<br />
⇒ The Harbour & the forthcoming<br />
redevelopment of this area<br />
⇒ The Canal<br />
⇒ The Biodiversity Farm<br />
⇒ St. John’s Well<br />
⇒ St. John’s Wood<br />
⇒ Rindoon Castle<br />
⇒ The Dolmen (Nellie’s Rock)<br />
• Some further facilities are needed to<br />
encourage more tourists to the village:<br />
⇒ A museum, there are plans, by the<br />
community, to restore the ‘old<br />
courthouse’ and turn it into a<br />
museum.<br />
⇒ Boat maintenance & storage<br />
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facilities should be provided at the<br />
harbour.<br />
⇒ Notices / signage at the harbour<br />
telling people about local sights of<br />
interest etc.<br />
⇒ More facilities for cruisers &<br />
service block at the harbour.<br />
⇒ Media coverage is needed, the<br />
tourism board should come to visit<br />
the area and talk to the community.<br />
⇒ A picnic and viewing area at Lough<br />
Ree.<br />
⇒ Street Furniture and a picnic area at<br />
the Dolmen (Nellie’s Rock).<br />
Other Issues:<br />
• Concerns were raised with regard to the<br />
density of new development in the<br />
village. A maximum density of 5<br />
houses per hectare was suggested; in<br />
keeping with existing densities in the<br />
village and in line with national<br />
guidelines for villages. Horse shoe<br />
arrangement single entrance, or linear<br />
arrangement with single road access<br />
was also suggested.<br />
• It was suggested that new development<br />
should not be encouraged along or<br />
overlooking approach roads to the<br />
village.<br />
• <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council need to<br />
have personal contact with the local<br />
community prior to and during any<br />
works being carried out in the <strong>Village</strong>.<br />
• <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council should<br />
provide contact names for the persons<br />
overseeing work in the area, so that the<br />
local community can make contact with<br />
them if the need arises.<br />
• Any meetings with the local community<br />
would be more suitable if held on<br />
Friday evenings or Saturdays.<br />
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Schools Project<br />
As part of the community consultation for<br />
this VDS, a schools project was run with<br />
the help from the students and teachers of<br />
St John’s National School and Glanduff<br />
National School. The schoolchildren were<br />
asked to describe and draw pictures of their<br />
village. Its very important that the local<br />
children have an opportunity to contribute<br />
to this VDS, as one local child wrote “I<br />
think its really cool that I get a say in the<br />
future of my village”.<br />
Things we like:<br />
• There is a sign that welcomes people to<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> and tells them about<br />
facilities such as the harbour, Rinn<br />
Dúin Castle, St John’s School etc.<br />
• The village has improved over the<br />
years because of its flowers and<br />
greenery.<br />
• <strong>Lecarrow</strong> is always quiet and peaceful,<br />
and is a clean and tidy village thanks to<br />
the local people.<br />
• <strong>Lecarrow</strong> is a small, friendly village<br />
with beautiful attractions for tourists.<br />
• Walking in St John’s Wood and<br />
Rindoon Castle.<br />
• Visiting Mountplunkett Water Reserve.<br />
• Feeding the ducks and swans at the<br />
harbour and visiting St John’s Well,<br />
especially in the Summer.<br />
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• Getting up early to see animals like the<br />
pine martens, stoats, rabbits and hares.<br />
• Hearing birds singing and lambs<br />
bleating when you go outside.<br />
• If you live in <strong>Lecarrow</strong> you never hear<br />
many cars or trucks, sometimes you<br />
can barely hear anything except the<br />
animals.<br />
Things we would like to change:<br />
• It would be nice to repaint St John’s<br />
Community Centre in bright colours<br />
and provide more lighting around it.<br />
• It would be great to see the old Mill<br />
cleaned up, restored and working<br />
again, maybe a fish restaurant could be<br />
put there.<br />
• Bright new shrubbery and flowers in<br />
the village would be nice.<br />
• A coffee shop, café, pitch and putt, and<br />
crazy golf would be great.<br />
• A crèche at St John’s Community<br />
Centre would be great as there are a<br />
large amount of families with children<br />
in the area.<br />
• A children’s disco for 10-18 year olds<br />
would be great.<br />
• Some swings, slides, a play gym and<br />
picnic tables at the park near the<br />
harbour or side of the Community<br />
Centre. This would attract children<br />
from the area.<br />
• A new park for <strong>Lecarrow</strong> to attract<br />
more people. If they build new houses,<br />
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more families will come and more<br />
children might come to the school.<br />
• Signs for B&B for tourists.<br />
• A rent-a-bike at the harbour for tourists<br />
coming off the boats to get around.<br />
• Boat trips for school tours.<br />
• A souvenir shop.<br />
• A fishing tackle shop.<br />
• More tourists sailing into the harbour,<br />
the water is dirty at the moment and<br />
weeds get caught in the boat<br />
propellers. The harbour needs to be<br />
cleaned, widened and deepened.<br />
• A good slipway at the harbour, shore<br />
power connections, a pump out station<br />
and toilets.<br />
• Tours of local historic places and a<br />
footpath or cycleway from St John’s<br />
Wood to the village as well as more<br />
litter bins along this road.<br />
• A nature trail and playground at St<br />
John’s Wood and Rindoon.<br />
• Better direction signs for St John’s<br />
Wood and Rindoon.<br />
• St John’s National School needs a safe<br />
car park.<br />
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Potential Development<br />
There are a number of opportunity sites<br />
which were identified during the<br />
consultation process as possible sites for<br />
the future development of <strong>Lecarrow</strong>.<br />
These sites are indicative only and<br />
development of these sites will be<br />
dependant on a number of conditions such<br />
as the landowners intentions and planning<br />
permission from <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Council. Services such as water supply and<br />
sewerage will need to be considered as<br />
well as infrastructure such as roads<br />
footpaths and lighting.<br />
Opportunity Sites<br />
Site 1<br />
Site 2<br />
This site has potential for mixed<br />
use and commercial development<br />
with housing for the elderly and<br />
on-site parking, or as the location<br />
for a local park.<br />
Site No. 1<br />
The old Barracks has the potential<br />
for redevelopment as do other<br />
vacant or semi-derelict buildings<br />
within the Historic Core of the<br />
village. These buildings have<br />
potential for mixed use and<br />
waterway related uses.<br />
Site 3<br />
Site 4<br />
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This site has potential for mixed<br />
use and commercial development<br />
with housing for the elderly and<br />
on-site parking.<br />
The door of the old telephone box<br />
should be replaced. The phone<br />
could be disconnected and the box<br />
used as a display case for tourism<br />
or other local literature.<br />
Site 5 This site is part of the setting of<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Mill. It is important to<br />
maintain this site for future<br />
redevelopment of the Mill.<br />
Site 6<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Mill has the potential for<br />
redevelopment for tourism &<br />
waterway related activities such as<br />
tourist information, hostel, local<br />
arts & crafts, cafe etc.<br />
Site No. 6<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Mill<br />
Site 7 This site is part of the setting of<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Mill. This landscaped<br />
area, located between the two<br />
streams, should be maintained. It<br />
could be used as a picnic area with<br />
benches and seating.<br />
Site 8 <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Canal has the potential<br />
for the extension of the Wildlife<br />
Sanctuary & a canal side walking<br />
route.<br />
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Site 9 This site has potential for river<br />
related activities and an amenity<br />
area.<br />
Site 10 This site has potential for a<br />
children's playground and amenity<br />
area.<br />
Site 11 Potential for pedestrian boardwalk<br />
along the east side of the bridge<br />
giving access to the Wildlife Area<br />
adjacent to the Harbour and Canal.<br />
Site 12 <strong>Lecarrow</strong> Courthouse has<br />
redevelopment potential as do<br />
similar vacant and semi-derelict<br />
buildings within the Historic Core<br />
of the village. These buildings have<br />
potential for mixed use and<br />
waterway related uses.<br />
Site No. 12<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Courthouse<br />
Site 13 This site has potential for mixed<br />
use development incorporating<br />
tourist accommodation and<br />
waterway related activity as well as<br />
housing for the elderly.<br />
Site 14 The ivy should be stripped back on<br />
the handball alley as a feature of<br />
interest which should be maintained<br />
and considered for reuse.<br />
Site 15 Nellie’s Rock is a feature of<br />
interest which should be<br />
maintained. The community have<br />
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put a lot of work into developing<br />
the site and putting up a tourist<br />
board.<br />
Site 16 This site has potential for mixed<br />
use development incorporating<br />
tourist accommodation and<br />
waterway related activity as well<br />
as housing for the elderly.<br />
Site 17 This is a potential cycle route<br />
extending from the village and<br />
incorporating views of Lough Ree<br />
and passing St Johns Woods close<br />
to Rindoon Castle.<br />
Site 18 This site is a potential location for<br />
any future enlargement of St<br />
John’s Soccer Club and pitches.<br />
Site 19 St John’s Holy Well is a feature of<br />
interest which should be<br />
maintained.<br />
Site No. 14<br />
Site No. 19<br />
The Handball Alley<br />
St John’s Well<br />
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<strong>Design</strong> Guidance<br />
Based on the information gathered by<br />
consulting with the community and<br />
analysing the village, the following <strong>Design</strong><br />
Guidelines have been prepared.<br />
The aim of these guidelines is to preserve<br />
and enhance the important character<br />
features identified within the VDS and to<br />
encourage proposals for new development<br />
based upon a considered understanding of<br />
the unique character of <strong>Lecarrow</strong>.<br />
<strong>Village</strong> Structure<br />
1. The existing structure, shape and sense<br />
of enclosure created by built and<br />
natural features in <strong>Lecarrow</strong> should be<br />
respected as a product of the evolution<br />
of <strong>Lecarrow</strong>. As such, new<br />
development should not engulf or<br />
overwhelm the established settlement<br />
pattern.<br />
2. The setting and view of historically<br />
significant buildings should be<br />
preserved and respected when<br />
considering the design and location of<br />
new development.<br />
Landscape Character and Setting<br />
3. New developments should always be<br />
located to ensure that their visual<br />
impact on the landscape is minimal and<br />
complementary.<br />
4. Rooflines of structures should be kept<br />
below the height of the tree canopy.<br />
5. New development should not interfere<br />
with public views of scenic features,<br />
particularly the harbour, canal or lake.<br />
6. New development, infrastructure and<br />
land management should avoid direct<br />
or indirect damage to sites of known<br />
ecological interest, particularly the<br />
water courses.<br />
7. New developments should place an<br />
emphasis on native planting which<br />
have a high biodiversity value.<br />
8. In particular, mature trees enhance the<br />
rural setting of <strong>Lecarrow</strong>. It is<br />
important that such trees be respected<br />
and preserved. If development is<br />
proposed for lands containing such<br />
trees, the trees should be incorporated<br />
as key features within the new<br />
development.<br />
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Roads, Traffic & Services<br />
9. Traffic calming measures and the<br />
introduction of footpaths for pedestrian<br />
safety should be a high priority<br />
throughout the village.<br />
10. New or replacement street lighting<br />
should adopt best practice to reduce<br />
glare and light pollution. Where<br />
feasible, white down-lighting around<br />
residential areas is preferable.<br />
11. Ensure roads are well maintained<br />
including adequate drainage to reduce<br />
flooding.<br />
Maintaining the Existing Built Fabric<br />
12. Efforts should be made to refurbish<br />
existing buildings where possible,<br />
particularly the mill, courthouse and<br />
old barracks.<br />
13. Traditional features such as timber<br />
sliding sash windows and timber doors<br />
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should be retained and, where<br />
necessary, repaired.<br />
nearby colours, textures, styles and<br />
proportions.<br />
20. Traditional building styles, and natural<br />
and local materials should be used.<br />
14. Timber windows and doors with a<br />
painted finish are appropriate in the<br />
village. Reinstatement of traditional<br />
features which have been replaced<br />
with uPVC, aluminium or other<br />
inappropriate materials should be<br />
undertaken.<br />
New Development<br />
15. All new development should<br />
contribute to a sense of place<br />
16. All new development should be of a<br />
scale to reflect the character of<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong>.<br />
17. New residential development should<br />
consider housing for the elderly,<br />
where appropriate.<br />
18. All new development should avoid<br />
having houses of a similar design; new<br />
and imaginative designs which<br />
complement their surroundings,<br />
respect the character, pattern and<br />
tradition of existing places, are<br />
encouraged.<br />
19. Materials should fit in with the<br />
existing character of <strong>Lecarrow</strong>, and<br />
new development should respect<br />
21. <strong>Design</strong> proposals for new<br />
development should respect the local<br />
characteristics of existing buildings<br />
and the surrounding landscape, and by<br />
working with key features including<br />
the existing contours of the land and<br />
established boundaries. Development<br />
should be adapted to the site, rather<br />
than the site adapted to the<br />
development.<br />
22. The insertion of shopfronts, where<br />
desired, should be completed with<br />
reference to the scale, proportions,<br />
colours, and materials of the building<br />
and it’s surroundings.<br />
23. A large private open space should be<br />
made available to each new house, the<br />
22 metre separation (first floor<br />
windows) used in suburban design is<br />
not appropriate for a village<br />
environment, 3 metre separation<br />
between sides of buildings and side<br />
boundaries.<br />
24. The length of access roads serving<br />
small groups of houses should be<br />
minimised, huge areas of the site<br />
should not be taken up with internal<br />
roadways trying to maximise house<br />
numbers.<br />
25. A high level of architectural design<br />
and integration with surroundings is<br />
encouraged.<br />
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26. Construction should be limited to<br />
bungalows, 1.5-storey and low 2-<br />
storey (non elevated sites).<br />
27. Apartments and terraced type<br />
construction is not appropriate.<br />
28. Local place names or geographical<br />
names should be used for new<br />
developments.<br />
Sustainable Tourism<br />
29. The development of sustainable<br />
tourism accommodation in the form<br />
of a hotel , B & B and conversion of<br />
existing rural outbuildings is<br />
promoted.<br />
30. Holiday villages, apartment<br />
complexes are not appropriate.<br />
Biodiversity<br />
31. Wildlife should be preserved and<br />
encouraged through:<br />
• the retention and improvement of<br />
features such as hedgerows, trees,<br />
ponds and watercourses;<br />
• the active discouragement of<br />
draining and filling-in of field<br />
ponds;<br />
• the appropriate management of<br />
existing woodland and hedgerows.<br />
32. Consideration should be given to<br />
coordinating the protection and<br />
stimulation of wildlife habitats<br />
throughout the village.<br />
33. Missing hedgerows should be replaced<br />
wherever possible. Landowners<br />
should be encouraged to take up<br />
available grants.<br />
34. Trees and hedgerows should be<br />
protected against damage during<br />
the course of any construction and<br />
development works.<br />
35. Where visually significant trees are<br />
on privately owned land, owners<br />
should be encouraged to care for<br />
them appropriately.<br />
36. Protect verges, hedges and roadside<br />
grass areas from redevelopment.<br />
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Local Community<br />
37. Efforts should be made to retain<br />
and, where possible, enhance<br />
existing community facilities in<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong>.<br />
38. Improved public transport facilities to<br />
and from <strong>Lecarrow</strong>, including an<br />
official bus stop, should be<br />
encouraged.<br />
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Community Action<br />
During the preparation of this Draft VDS,<br />
many suggestions were made for the future<br />
enhancement of the village. Below is a list<br />
of specific projects which were suggested.<br />
This list provides motivation for the<br />
community, the local authority and others<br />
to ensure that the village develops<br />
appropriately into the future.<br />
No. Action Delivery / Lead Agency<br />
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3<br />
4<br />
5<br />
6<br />
7<br />
8<br />
9<br />
10<br />
Improve the turning lane and<br />
access into and out of the village<br />
Implement traffic calming along<br />
the N61 and back roads<br />
Upgrade and resurface the main<br />
road through the village and<br />
provide improved road markings<br />
Provide appropriate footpaths<br />
and public street lighting<br />
throughout the village.<br />
Provide picnic benches, covered<br />
barbeque facilities at the harbour<br />
or at St John's Community<br />
Centre, seating and a picnic area<br />
at Nellie's Rock<br />
Redevelop and re-use vacant and<br />
semi-derelict buildings and<br />
features of the village, such as<br />
the Mill, the Courthouse and the<br />
Handball Alley<br />
Upgrade existing broadband<br />
services in the village and<br />
surroundings<br />
Provide a boardwalk west of the<br />
existing bridge<br />
Provide new walk and cycleway<br />
along the Canal and Mill Stream<br />
Provide a cycle route from the<br />
village to St John's Wood and<br />
Rindoon<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
National Roads Authority,<br />
Development Contributions<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
National Roads Authority,<br />
Development Contributions<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
National Roads Authority,<br />
Development Contributions<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
National Roads Authority,<br />
Development Contributions<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
Private Developers<br />
St John's Parish Heritage Group<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association<br />
DSL Service Providers,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Development Board<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association<br />
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Possible Sources of<br />
Funding<br />
National Development Plan<br />
2007-2013, National Roads<br />
Authority (NRA),<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
National Development Plan<br />
2007-2013, National Roads<br />
Authority (NRA),<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
National Development Plan<br />
2007-2013, National Roads<br />
Authority (NRA),<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
National Development Plan<br />
2007-2013, National Roads<br />
Authority (NRA),<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
Waterways Ireland,<br />
Community Fundraising<br />
Rural Development Programme<br />
Ireland 2007-2013,<br />
Local Authority Conservation<br />
Grants, The Heritage Council,<br />
Mid Shannon Tourism<br />
Investment Scheme,<br />
Community Fundraising<br />
National Development Plan<br />
2007-2013, Rural Development<br />
Programme Ireland 2007-2013,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Development Board<br />
Rural Development Programme<br />
Ireland 2007-2013,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
Community Fundraising<br />
Rural Development Programme<br />
Ireland 2007-2013,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
Community Fundraising<br />
Rural Development Programme<br />
Ireland 2007-2013,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
Community Fundraising<br />
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Provide a nature trail and<br />
playground at St John's Wood<br />
and Rindoon<br />
Provide a viewing area at<br />
Carrownamanagh to allow cars<br />
to pull in and view Lough Ree<br />
Maintain the Canal and Harbour<br />
free of weeds and campaign to<br />
have it reopened to all boats and<br />
cruisers<br />
Provide more litter bins<br />
throughout the village especially<br />
at the harbour and along the road<br />
to St John's National School<br />
Provide additional community<br />
facilities including a park and<br />
playground<br />
Provide screening and<br />
landscaping, where appropriate,<br />
for example to screen the water<br />
pumping station next to the Mill<br />
Redevelop the telephone box as<br />
a display case for tourism and<br />
local literature<br />
Provide a car park at St John's<br />
National School<br />
Promote tourism in the area by<br />
providing improved tourism<br />
signage and tourism initiatives<br />
in the area<br />
Provide facilities for the renting<br />
of bicycles in the village<br />
Remove the tap at the head of<br />
the Harbour road, at the bridge<br />
Provide ‘No Swimming’ signs at<br />
the Harbour<br />
Private Developer<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association<br />
National Trails Office<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association<br />
OPW<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
Waterways Ireland<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
St John's Parish Heritage Group<br />
Community Association<br />
Eircom<br />
Department of Education<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
St John's NS Board of Education<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association<br />
Private Developer<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
Waterways Ireland<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Development<br />
Association<br />
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Private Developer,<br />
Rural Development Programme<br />
Ireland 2007-2013,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
Community Fundraising,<br />
The Walks Scheme<br />
Rural Development Programme<br />
Ireland 2007-2013,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
Community Fundraising<br />
OPW,<br />
Rural Development Programme<br />
Ireland 2007-2013,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
Waterways Ireland<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
Environment Section,<br />
Failte Ireland,<br />
Waterways Ireland<br />
Rural Development Programme<br />
Ireland 2007-2013,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
Community Fundraising<br />
Rural Development Programme<br />
Ireland 2007-2013,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
Community Fund Raising<br />
Rural Development Programme<br />
Ireland 2007-2013,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
Eircom, Heritage Council<br />
funding, Community Fundraising<br />
Department of Education,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
Community Fundraising<br />
Rural Development Programme<br />
Ireland 2007-2013,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
Local Authority Conservation<br />
Grants, Community Fundraising<br />
Private Developer<br />
Community Fundraising<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
Community Fundraising<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
Community Fundraising<br />
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National Conservation Grants Scheme<br />
Operated by <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
for repairs and conservation to protected<br />
structures (occasionally for non-protected<br />
structures). Grants up to 50% to a<br />
maximum of €13,500, and in special<br />
circumstances up to 75% and €25,000.<br />
Further information and application forms<br />
available on www.roscommoncoco.ie, or<br />
from Customer Service, Courthouse,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong>, Tel. 090 6632500 or Forward<br />
Planning, Golf links Road, <strong>Roscommon</strong>.<br />
Closing date for 2009 is 4.00p.m. Friday<br />
30 th January 2009.<br />
Heritage Council – Buildings at Risk<br />
Scheme<br />
Operated by the Heritage Council for<br />
repairs to historic buildings. Grants range<br />
roughly from €5,000 - €25,000. Further<br />
information and application forms<br />
available on www.heritagecouncil.ie, and<br />
from The Heritage Council, Aras an<br />
hOidhreachta, Church Lane, Kilkenny, Tel.<br />
056 7770777. Check with The Heritage<br />
Council for 2009 closing date.<br />
DOE Civic Structures Grants Scheme<br />
Operated by the Department of the<br />
Environment, Heritage and Local<br />
Government. Local Authority may have<br />
some input. For works of repair and<br />
conservation to protected structures which<br />
are in public ownership or open to the<br />
public generally. Applications must be<br />
accompanied by conservation report to<br />
high standard. Grants range from €10,000 -<br />
€50,000 euro. Further information and<br />
application forms available on<br />
www.environ.ie, or through <strong>Roscommon</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Council Conservation Officer. Tel.<br />
090 6632500. Closing date varies each<br />
year, in period from mid-November to<br />
mid-February.<br />
DOE Thatching Grant<br />
Operated by the Department of the<br />
Environment, Heritage and Local<br />
Government. Local Authority may have<br />
some input. For works of renovation to<br />
thatched roofs which are at least 10 years<br />
old. The house must be in use as a normal<br />
place of residence (holiday homes are not<br />
eligible). A grant of two thirds of the<br />
approved cost, up to a maximum of<br />
€3,810, is available. Further information<br />
and application forms available on<br />
www.environ.ie, or from the Housing<br />
Grants Section, Department of the<br />
Environment, Heritage and Local<br />
Government, Government Buildings,<br />
Ballina, Co. Mayo. Tel: (096) 24200<br />
LOCALL 1890 30 50 30, Fax: (096)<br />
24313. No closing date.<br />
DOE Surplus Funds<br />
Excess monies not spent by the<br />
Department of the Environment, Heritage<br />
and Local Government are channelled<br />
through the local authorities’ Conservation<br />
Officers / Heritage Officers and through<br />
The Heritage Council for conservation<br />
works. Available roughly October to<br />
November; must be spent by end<br />
November. Because of the short time-scale<br />
the monies tend to be distributed to<br />
projects already within the National<br />
Conservation Grants scheme and other<br />
projects. Awards granted up to €25,000.<br />
Further Information from <strong>Roscommon</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Council Conservation Officer, Tel.<br />
090 6632500.<br />
DOE Special Funds<br />
Monies granted by the Department of the<br />
Environment, Heritage and Local<br />
Government to special projects with largescale<br />
one-off expenditure. Amounts range<br />
from €100,000s to €millions. Often given<br />
to churches or large country houses.<br />
Contact them directly or via local<br />
politicians. No closing date, no application<br />
form.<br />
Traditional Farm buildings - REPS 4 –<br />
New Scheme<br />
Operated by the Heritage Council for the<br />
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Department of Agriculture; for REPS 4<br />
farmers only; for the repair and<br />
conservation of traditional farm<br />
outbuildings, not main residence. Grants<br />
will range from approx. €5,000 - €25,000<br />
up to 75% of cost of works. Expect to fund<br />
40 projects nationwide. Not allowed to be<br />
combined with other grants funded by the<br />
Exchequer. Further information and<br />
application forms available on<br />
www.heritagecouncil.ie, and from The<br />
Heritage Council, Aras an hOidhreachta,<br />
Church Lane, Kilkenny, Tel. 056 7770777.<br />
Check with The Heritage Council for 2009<br />
closing date.<br />
Irish Georgian Society – Grants.<br />
Operated by the Irish Georgian Society for<br />
repair and conservation of special aspects<br />
of our heritage from all eras (not just<br />
Georgian). No monies in 2008 as are<br />
concentrating all their funds on Headfort<br />
House. May re-open for new applications<br />
in 2009. Further information and<br />
application forms from the Irish Georgian<br />
Society, 74 Merrion Square, Dublin 2. Tel:<br />
01 676 7053. Email: info@igs.ie<br />
Revenue - Section 482<br />
Operated by the Revenue Commissioners<br />
under Section 482 of the Taxes<br />
Consolidation Act, 1997. Tax relief for<br />
expenditure on repair, maintenance or<br />
restoration work to historic properties and<br />
gardens. Must have taxable income. An<br />
approved garden may operate<br />
independently of a building. Main<br />
condition is that the building or garden is<br />
open to the public for a minimum of 60<br />
days a year, 40 of which have to be<br />
between 1 May – 30 September; a<br />
reasonable entrance fee may be charged.<br />
Five sites in <strong>Roscommon</strong> currently<br />
benefiting from this - Castlecoote, Clonalis<br />
House, King House, Shannonbridge<br />
Fortifications and Strokestown Park<br />
House. Useful for historic buildings whose<br />
normal business involves being open to the<br />
public, such as a shop, pub, gallery or<br />
artist’s studio. Further information and<br />
application forms available on<br />
www.revenue.ie. No closing date.<br />
Revenue - Commercial property – tax<br />
relief<br />
Operated by the Revenue Commissioners<br />
as tax relief on income generated from<br />
property in respect of capital expenditure<br />
on property. Information on<br />
www.revenue.ie.<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council - Essential<br />
Repairs - Housing Aid for Older People<br />
Operated by the Housing Section of<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council for repairs<br />
and renovation to houses where the owner<br />
is 60 years of age or older and is living in<br />
poor housing conditions (e.g. leaky roof).<br />
It covers structural repairs or<br />
improvements, re-wiring, repairs to or<br />
replacement of windows and doors, the<br />
provision of heating, water and sanitary<br />
services, cleaning and painting. The level<br />
of grant aid is based on the gross<br />
household income. It covers between 30%<br />
- 100% of the approved cost of the works<br />
subject to a maximum grant of €10,500.<br />
Further information and application forms<br />
available on www.roscommoncoco.ie, or<br />
from the Housing Department,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council, <strong>Roscommon</strong><br />
West Business Park, <strong>Roscommon</strong>. Tel. 090<br />
6637238 / 6637239. No closing date.<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council – Disability<br />
Grants - Housing Adaptation Grant &<br />
Mobility Aids Grant<br />
Two schemes operated by the Housing<br />
Section of <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council for<br />
works of adaptation to a house for a<br />
disabled person and to provide mobility<br />
aids, such as ramps and stair-lifts, to a<br />
house for a disabled person, who has an<br />
enduring physical, sensory, mental health<br />
or intellectual impairment. Further<br />
information and application forms<br />
available on www.roscommoncoco.ie, or<br />
from the Housing Department,<br />
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West Business Park, <strong>Roscommon</strong>. Tel. 090<br />
6637238 / 6637239. No closing date in<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong>.<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council - Housing<br />
Improvement Loan<br />
Operated by the Housing Section of<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council, providing<br />
loans for works of renovation or<br />
improvement to owners-occupiers. They<br />
are subject to a maximum of €38,000 for<br />
Secured Loans and €15,000 for Unsecured<br />
Loans. Further information and application<br />
forms on www.roscommoncoco.ie, or from<br />
Housing Department, <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Council, <strong>Roscommon</strong> West Business Park,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong>. Tel. 090 6637238 / 6637239.<br />
No closing date in <strong>Roscommon</strong>.<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council -<br />
Community and Amenity Fund<br />
Operated by the Community and<br />
Enterprise Section of <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Council for local community groups and<br />
voluntary organisations. The aim is to<br />
enhance local services, social inclusion,<br />
economic activity and the quality of life for<br />
local people. Where a historic building is<br />
concerned it must be used by one or more<br />
community groups and could fund works<br />
of repair and improvement. Grants up to<br />
€5,000; €12,750 in exceptional<br />
circumstances. Further information and<br />
application forms available on<br />
www.roscommoncoco.ie, or from<br />
Community and Enterprise Section,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council, <strong>Roscommon</strong><br />
West Business Park, Circular Road,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong>. Tel. 090 6637316 Fax.<br />
0906637323 Check with the Housing<br />
Section for 2009 closing date.<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council – Cemetery<br />
Improvement Grant Scheme<br />
Operated by the Roads Department of<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council for local<br />
community groups and voluntary<br />
organisations to carry out works of<br />
maintenance and improvement to public<br />
graveyards. Includes the purchase of<br />
mowing machines. Input from<br />
Conservation Officer and / or Heritage<br />
Officer where cemeteries are of historic or<br />
heritage value. Grants roughly up to<br />
€5,000. Further information and<br />
application forms available from Customer<br />
Services, Courthouse, <strong>Roscommon</strong>, Tel.<br />
090 6632500. Check with the Roads<br />
Department / Customer Services for 2009<br />
closing date.<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council - Reduction<br />
in Development Contributions for<br />
Protected Structures<br />
Operated by the Planning Department of<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council. Where a<br />
protected structure applies for planning<br />
permission it benefits from a 75%<br />
reduction in development contributions<br />
where the ‘restoration or refurbishment’ of<br />
the building is carried out to a ‘high<br />
architectural standard’. No contributions<br />
for internal and smaller-scale renovation<br />
works. Due for review soon.<br />
Part L exemption and BER exemption for<br />
Protected Structures<br />
Protected structures are exempt from<br />
compliance with Part L (Conservation of<br />
Fuel and Energy) of the Building<br />
Regulations. They also do not require a<br />
BER (Building Energy Rating) certificate<br />
when being sold, leased or rented.<br />
New Churches/Cathedrals grant<br />
Coming on stream in 2009. Operated by<br />
The Heritage Council for repairs to<br />
churches and cathedral, generally of<br />
national significance. Contact The Heritage<br />
Council, Aras an hOidhreachta, Church<br />
Lane, Kilkenny. Tel. 056 7770777.<br />
CLAR<br />
Operated by the Department of<br />
Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.<br />
This is a targeted investment programme in<br />
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RAPID programmes. CLÁR provides<br />
funding and co-funding to Government<br />
Departments, State Agencies and Local<br />
Authorities in accelerating investment in<br />
selected priority developments. These<br />
investments support physical, economic<br />
and social infrastructure across a variety of<br />
measures. For Further details contact the<br />
Dept of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht<br />
Affairs, or www.pobail.ie/en/<br />
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RAPID<br />
Operated by the Department of<br />
Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.<br />
It is a targeted investment programme for<br />
disadvantaged urban areas. RAPID 11 is<br />
the programme for provincial towns. Both<br />
programmes provides funding and cofunding<br />
to Government Departments, State<br />
Agencies and Local Authorities in<br />
accelerating investment in selected priority<br />
developments. These investments support<br />
physical, economic and social<br />
infrastructure across a variety of measures.<br />
For Further details contact the Dept of<br />
Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs,<br />
or www.pobail.ie/en/RAPIDandCLR<br />
LEADER<br />
Aid under the various LEADER<br />
programmes may take the form of support<br />
for the following measures;<br />
• Training;<br />
• Analysis and Development;<br />
• Innovative rural enterprises, craft<br />
enterprises and local services / facilities<br />
• Exploitation of agriculture, forestry and<br />
fisheries products;<br />
• Enhancement of natural / built / social /<br />
cultural environment;<br />
• Environmentally friendly initiatives;<br />
• Animation and capacity building.<br />
Further information on www.pobail.ie/en/<br />
RuralDevelopment/LEADER<br />
The Walks Scheme<br />
Operated by the National Trails Office of<br />
the Sports Council on behalf of the<br />
Department of Community, Rural and<br />
Gaeltacht Affairs with the co-operation of<br />
the new Rural Recreation Officers<br />
appointed by LEADER. It pays landowners<br />
an annual fee up to a maximum of €3,000<br />
for carrying out maintenance to their land<br />
which forms part of a designated public<br />
walk. Useful from a conservation point of<br />
view for property owners who have<br />
heritage sites and allow access to them, as<br />
long as they are part of a walk designated<br />
by the National Trails Office. Contact the<br />
National Trails Office of the Sports<br />
Council, Tel. 01 8608823.<br />
Heritage Council Grants Scheme<br />
Operated by the Heritage Council, the aim<br />
of the grant programme is to encourage<br />
and enable people throughout Ireland to<br />
enjoy, record, conserve, restore and<br />
celebrate the distinctive qualities of their<br />
local heritage, their community, and their<br />
environment. Projects being considered for<br />
2009 include local heritage, biodiversity,<br />
archaeology, publications, architecture<br />
research, and museums and archives. Grant<br />
Schemes for 2009 include the following:<br />
• Archaeology Research<br />
• Architectural Research<br />
• Local Heritage–for gathering<br />
information, holdings seminars /<br />
training courses, education /<br />
community / outreach purposes and<br />
other projects<br />
• Museums and Archives – many aspects<br />
• Publications – submit complete draft<br />
text<br />
• Wildlife Research<br />
• Biodiversity Fund<br />
The closing date for receipt of application<br />
is 5.00pm Friday 14 th November 2008. For<br />
further details and a grants programme pack<br />
contact The Heritage Council, Aras an<br />
hOidhreachta, Church Lane, Kilkenny, Tel.<br />
056 7770777, or download from<br />
www.heritagecouncil.ie/grants/index.html<br />
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Buildings at Risk Scheme<br />
At present, Heritage Council funding is<br />
fully committed under this scheme. The<br />
next round of funding is for project works<br />
2010. The scheme will re-open for<br />
applications in January 2009. Only<br />
essential repairs to an existing roof will be<br />
considered for funding. A grant allocation<br />
can cover up to 50% of the project cost and<br />
can be used in conjunction with grants<br />
from other sources. Closing date for receipt<br />
of applications for 2010 funding is 31 st<br />
March 2009. For further details contact<br />
The Heritage Council, Aras an<br />
hOidhreachta, Church Lane, Kilkenny, Tel.<br />
056 7770777, or the Heritage Council<br />
Website: www.heritagecouncil.ie/grants/<br />
index.html<br />
Mid Shannon Tourism Investment<br />
Scheme<br />
This is a tax measure aimed at stimulating<br />
and encouraging sustainable investment<br />
along the River Shannon Corridor. The<br />
central objective is the sustainable<br />
development of new tourism infrastructure,<br />
or the refurbishment of existing tourism<br />
infrastructure, with a view to increasing the<br />
inflow of tourist visitors to the area. there<br />
is no required minimum investment or<br />
spend in order to qualify, except in the case<br />
of refurbishment where a minimum of 20%<br />
of the market value of a building or<br />
structure must be expended in the<br />
qualifying period. Eligible works are as<br />
follows:<br />
• Education tourism facilities;<br />
• Visitor attractions / centres;<br />
• Cultural facilities;<br />
• Wellness and self development<br />
amenities and facilities;<br />
• Equestrian facilities;<br />
• Facilities for water-sports activities;<br />
• Training facilities for adventure<br />
activities and / or simulated facilities;<br />
• Facilities for boat rental and inland<br />
cruising;<br />
• Outdoor activity centres;<br />
• Certain restaurants and cafés;<br />
• Registered holiday camps.<br />
Further information and application form<br />
on www.failteireland.ie/Developing-<br />
Enterprises/Investment–Support/<br />
TaxSchemes, or contact Fáilte Ireland, Tel.<br />
01 6024283. Closing date is 31 st May 2009.<br />
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Housing Section (RCC)<br />
Christina Fannon,<br />
Administrative Officer,<br />
Housing Section,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> West Business Park,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong>.<br />
Tel: 090 6637230<br />
Email:cfannon@roscommon.ie<br />
Planning Section (RCC)<br />
Fiona Fallon,<br />
Staff Officer,<br />
Planning Section,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
Golf Links Road,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong>,<br />
Tel: 090 6637229<br />
Email: ffallon@roscommoncoco.ie<br />
Water Services Section (RCC)<br />
Patricia Bohan,<br />
Administrative Officer<br />
Water Services,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
Time House, Abbey House,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong><br />
Tel: 090 6637165<br />
Email: pbohan@roscommoncoco.ie<br />
Roads Section (RCC)<br />
Anne Harkins,<br />
Senior Staff Officer,<br />
Roads Section,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
The Courthouse,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong><br />
Tel: 090 6637171<br />
Email: aharkins@roscommoncoco.ie<br />
National Roads Authority (NRA)<br />
Brid Ward<br />
NRA,<br />
Regional <strong>Design</strong> Offices,<br />
Court Avenue,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong><br />
Tel: 090 6637451<br />
Email: brward@roscommoncoco.ie<br />
The Heritage Council<br />
The Heritage Council,<br />
Aras an hOidhreachta,<br />
Church Lane,<br />
Kilkenny<br />
Tel: 056 7770777<br />
Email: mail@heritagecouncil.com<br />
The Department of the Environment,<br />
Heritage and Local Government<br />
DoEHLG<br />
Custom House,<br />
Dublin 1<br />
Tel: LoCall 1890 202021 or 01 8882000<br />
Website: www.environ.ie<br />
Mid-South Leader<br />
Mid-South <strong>Roscommon</strong> Rural<br />
Development Company,<br />
Curraghboy, Athlone<br />
<strong>County</strong> <strong>Roscommon</strong>.<br />
Tel: 090 6488292<br />
Email: info@southrosleader.ie<br />
Irish Georgian Society<br />
Irish Georgian Society,<br />
74 Merrion Square,<br />
Dublin 2<br />
Tel: 01 6767053<br />
Email: info@igs.ie<br />
Revenue Commissioners<br />
The Revenue Commissioners,<br />
Customer Services,<br />
Hibernian House,<br />
Eyre Square,<br />
Galway<br />
Tel: 091 536000<br />
Email: galwayroscommon@revenue.ie<br />
Department of Community, Rural and<br />
Gaeltacht Affairs<br />
Pobal,<br />
Holbrook House,<br />
Holles Street, Dublin 2.<br />
Tel: 01 4484888<br />
Email: www.pobal.ie or www.pobail.ie<br />
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National Trails Office<br />
Cormac MacDonnell,<br />
Programme Executive,<br />
National Trails Office,<br />
Irish Sports Council,<br />
Top Floor, Block A,<br />
Westend Office Park<br />
Blanchardstown<br />
Dublin 15<br />
Tel: 01 8608800 or 01 8608823<br />
Email: cmacdonnell@irishsportscouncil.ie<br />
Waterways Ireland<br />
Waterways Ireland,<br />
Operations Western Region,<br />
Dock Road, Drewsborough,<br />
Scarriff, <strong>County</strong> Clare<br />
Tel: 061 922033<br />
Email: info@waterwaysireland.org<br />
Bus Eireann<br />
Bus Éireann,<br />
Broadstone, Dublin 7<br />
Tel: 01 8302222<br />
Email: info@buseireann.ie<br />
Fáilte Ireland<br />
Fáilte Ireland West Region,<br />
Áras Fáilte,<br />
Forster Street,<br />
Galway<br />
Tel: 091 537700<br />
Email: irelandwestinfo@failteireland.ie<br />
Department of Education and Science<br />
Department of Education and Science,<br />
Victoria Place,<br />
Eyre Square,<br />
Galway<br />
Tel: LoCall 1890 402040 or 091 864500<br />
Email: wro@education.gov.ie<br />
Eircom<br />
Eircom Head Office,<br />
St Stephen's Green West,<br />
Dublin 2<br />
Tel: 01 6714444<br />
E-mail: info@eircom.ie<br />
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This <strong>Village</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Statement</strong> (VDS), was undertaken in<br />
partnership with the community of <strong>Lecarrow</strong>, and was produced by<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council.<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council would like to acknowledge the support<br />
and the role of the elected Steering Group in <strong>Lecarrow</strong> during the<br />
Consultation Process. Also thanks to Dermot Kelly for his photos of<br />
<strong>Lecarrow</strong> Harbour which may be found on the Front Cover and<br />
within this document.<br />
For Further Information, please contact<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council,<br />
Customer Service,<br />
The Court House,<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong>.<br />
Telephone No: 0906637100<br />
Fax No: 0906637108<br />
www.roscommoncoco.ie<br />
October 2008